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Thank you for donating your time to this worthy school fundraiser. Your efforts do not go unnoticed; we appreciate the energy you invest in helping your school secure free supplies. We hope to make your school’s participation in the Martin’s Advantages for Education program easy and convenient. With many of your students’ families and community members currently shopping at our stores, your school already has a strong base of support. In fact, the more interest and enthusiasm generated, the greater the benefits to your school. What better way is there to serve the community than by enhancing the educational environment of our students? Good luck with your school’s success in this year’s program! Sincerely, Martin’s Advantages for Education Use your Martin’s Advantage Card to help your school earn points toward FREE educational awards. Each time registered supporters shop at Martin’s with their Martin’s Advantage Card, they earn points for your school to redeem for FREE educational awards. Martin’s Advantage Card electronically tracks each school’s progress by automatically crediting your school with the points earned by registered supporters. How The Program Works Reminder: Every school must register each year to participate. See instructions on inside of pocket folder to register your school. DEAR COORDINATOR, DEAR COORDINATOR, Update/Register at www.aftsMartins.com or call 800-999-7750 S u p p o r t e r s m u s t R e - R e g is ter this y e a r , a s w e l l.

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Page 1: DEAR COORDINATOR,aftsgreers.com/UserFiles/File/Martins/2016/coord.instructions.pdf · website/Facebook page. • The fastest and most effective way to inform parents is via eMail

Thank you for donating your time to this worthyschool fundraiser. Your efforts do not gounnoticed; we appreciate the energy you invest inhelping your school secure free supplies.

We hope to make your school’s participation in theMartin’s Advantages for Education program easy andconvenient.

With many of your students’ families and community members currently shopping at ourstores, your school already has a strong base of support. In fact, the more interest andenthusiasm generated, the greater the benefits to your school.

What better way is there to serve the community than by enhancing the educationalenvironment of our students?

Good luck with your school’s success in this year’s program!

Sincerely,Martin’s Advantages for Education

• Use your Martin’s Advantage Card tohelp your school earn points towardFREE educational awards.

• Each time registered supporters shopat Martin’s with their Martin’sAdvantage Card, they earn points foryour school to redeem for FREEeducational awards.

• Martin’s Advantage Cardelectronically tracks each school’sprogress by automatically creditingyour school with the points earned byregistered supporters.

How The Program Works

Reminder: Every school must registereach year to participate.

See instructions on inside ofpocket folder to register

your school.

DEAR COORDINATOR,DEAR COORDINATOR,

Update/Register at www.aftsMartins.comor call 800-999-7750

Supporters must Re-Register this year, as well.

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Poster PlacementAll posters are located inside your Coordinator Kitpocket folder.

• Place the Classroom Reminder Postersthroughout the school in visiblelocations: classrooms, hallways,gyms, cafeterias, offices, etc.

• Place the School Hall Poster in another high visibility area to attract attention and to serve as a reminder to use Martin’s Advantage Card.

• Be sure to write your School ID Numberin the space provided. This numberlinks your supporters’ purchases toyour school’s credited points.

PROMOTE YOUR PROGRAMPROMOTE YOUR PROGRAM

• Visit the school coordinator site anddownload any of the website/facebook adsfound in the “download” tab.

• Add Martin’s Advantages for Educationprogram information to your schoolwebsite/Facebook page.

• The fastest and most effective way toinform parents is via eMail.

Website/Facebook AdFound on this CD as well as online.

Communications Graphics SheetFeel free to use any of the clip art provided for yourMartin’s Advantages for Education communicationwith parents/supporters and students.

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All forms can be found at the end of this guide

Parents & Supporters Flyer• Fill in your School Name and ID Number on the flyer provided.• Make copies and distribute the flyers to publicize Martin’s Advantages for Education

program.• Spread the word of the benefits of using Martin’s Advantage Card to help your school

earn desired educational awards.

Shopper Sign-Up Sheet• Fill in your School Name and ID Number on the enclosed sheet.• Make copies of the sheet and distribute to families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors

to get as many sign-ups as possible.• Shopper Sign-Up Sheets can be returned to you, a Martin’s location, or to Advantages

for Education, PO Box 2709, South Bend, IN 46680.• Remind all shoppers they must re-register this year!

Order Redemption Form (if not ordering online)

• After checking your final online balance, review the Award Catalog (found on theenclosed CD) and record your order on the form. Forms can be faxed to888-745-0696.

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Order Redemption FormUse This Form Only For Redemptions

School ID #

SCHOOL NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS (NO PO BOXES)______________________________________________________________________________

CITY _______________________________________________________STATE____________________ZIP ____________________

COORDINATORʼS NAME ______________________________________COORDINATORʼS DAY PHONE _______________________

EMAIL _________________________________________________

Date

QTY. CATALOG # PAGE #DESCRIPTION

POINT VALUE PROG. HDQT. USE

Name of Person Placing Order

SUPPLIERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE SIMILAR AWARDS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE.

Advantages for EducationPO Box 25312Pittsburgh, PA 15220

#Please complete this order form for mailing and make a copy for your records.

Mail to: Advantages for Education Headquarters, PO BOX 25312, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

ORFAX to: 888-745-0696

ALL Orders Are Due by:Apr. 14, 2017

In an effort to build renewed enthusiasm and awareness for your school’s participation in Martin’s Super Markets“Advantages for Education” program, we are asking all customers to re-register for the school of their choice thisfall. We want to be sure that their school of choice is receiving its share of the $175,000 in educational equipmentathat Martin’s donates each and every year.

Please return to School by ______/________/________

School Name _____________________________________________________

School ID Number ____________

Shop, scan, save and support our school!

Please fill in your name and your Martin’s Advantage Card number below. Hand this sheet to your cashier, alongwith your Martin’s Advantage Card, and you will automatically be signed up for your school. You may also sign upfor our school or change schools at www.martins-supermarkets.com. Click on “Community” in the red bar at thetop of the homepage. Next, select “Advantage Card” from the menu at the right and follow theinstructions. You may also turn in this form at any Martin’s Customer Service Office.

If you do not have a Martin’s Advantage Card, please visit any Martin’s Super Marketlocation and tell the clerk at the Customer Service Counter you want to earn credit for ourschool. Getting an “Instant Issue” Advantage Card and Keytags is quick and easy!

Shopper Sign-Up Sheet

Martin’s CustomerAdvantage Card # Name

(located beneath bar code)

44444444

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SPREAD THE WORDSPREAD THE WORD

Who To Contact• Parents/Relatives • Students • Teachers • Administrators • Staff • Friends/Neighbors • Booster Groups • Student Council • Honor Society • School Clubs • Athletic Teams • Boy/Girl Scouts

• Announce your program’s many benefitswith letters and flyers.

• Rally your students, parents, teachers, staff,and community within three weeks of theprogram’s start to allow supporters moretime to help your school by shopping withtheir Martin’s Advantage Cards.

Announcing Awards• Keep parents and supporters informed of

how their efforts have paid off.• Send letters of your school’s success and

thank supporters for their help.• Ask for their continued support and

provide examples of what awards yourschool has already earned.

• Post information/photos of the equipmentyour school has earned on social mediaand thank supporters for participating.

Build Excitement Through Communication

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RALLY SUPPORTRALLY SUPPORTPresent Your School as a Local Project

• Send letters to these community-based organizations inviting them to be “Partners inEducation” to help your school meet its goals.

• Request that they include Martin’s Advantages for Education Program information intheir bulletins and newsletters.

• Send handwritten thank you notes from students throughout the program.

Contact List:

Send a letter to local businesses, clubs and organizations telling them about yourMartin’s Advantages for Education Program.

Ask the Community and Local Businesses to Help

• Kiwanis • Rotary Clubs • American Legion • Elks • Ladies Auxiliaries • Synagogues/Churches • VFWs/VFDs • Bowling Leagues • Sportsmen’s Clubs • Police/Fire Department• Senior Citizen Groups • Libraries • Sororities/Fraternities • Parent/Alumni Businesses • Local Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Our school is participating in the Martin’s Advantages forEducation program. Martin’s provides the opportunity forschools to get FREE computers and educational-relatedawards into our classrooms.

The Martin’s Advantages for Education program is easy! • Register at www.martins-supermarkets.com or at any Martin’s location.

• Provide our School ID# ___________________.• Then shop with a Martin’s Advantage Card.

Each scan of a Martin’s Advantage Card will help ourschool earn FREE educational awards.

(TYPE ONTO YOUR SCHOOL LETTERHEAD)

(INCLUDE A CONTACT NAME ANDTELEPHONE NUMBER)

• Positive school news is always big news!• Send a press release similar to the one shown here.• Insert school specific information where necessary.• Mail or fax the release to local media (newspapers, websites, TV/radio stations).• Add a photo to your release featuring students using previously earned awards.• Send updates on program milestones and benefits.

Press Release

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Contests and Incentives (They Really Work!)Stimulating the competitive spirit of your students is oneof the best ways to meet and exceed your goal.Organizing contests is easy and student response willsurprise you.

ACCUMULATING POINTSACCUMULATING POINTS

Keep in mindthat school sizedoes not limityour ability to

generatecommunity

involvementand to earn

points for awardredemption.

• Set up competitions between homerooms, gradelevels, different schools or even students.

• Vary competitions in length and offer weekly ormonthly winners throughout the program.

• Award grand prizes such as movie tickets, pizzaparties, bicycles, or field trips.

• Recognize winners with parties, free lunches,extended recesses, bookmarks, picnics,assemblies, or principal/teacher challenges.

• Ask your local businesses for gift cards as rewards. • Give every participating child a prize.• Inform the local media of your fun challenges so

they can cover your upbeat education story.

How to Spearhead Competition

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is as easy as . . .

Sign up at www.martins-supermarkets.comor at any Martin’s Customer ServiceCounter or check out lane.

Provide our School Name _________________or School ID #_____________ .

Each time you shop with your Martin’sAdvantage Card through Mar. 31, 2017,your purchases will automatically earn ourschool FREE educational awards.

1.

2.

3.

The more you shop . . . the more we earn!

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In an effort to build renewed enthusiasm and awareness for your school’s participation in Martin’s Super Markets“Advantages for Education” program, we are asking all customers to re-register for the school of their choice thisfall. We want to be sure that their school is receiving its share of the $175,000 in educational equipment thatMartin’s donates each and every year!

Please return to School by ______/________/________

School Name _____________________________________________________

School ID Number ____________

Shop, scan, save and support our school!

Please fill in your name and your Martin’s Advantage Card number below. Hand this sheet to your cashier, alongwith your Martin’s Advantage Card, and you will automatically be signed up for your school. You may also sign upfor our school or change schools at www.martins-supermarkets.com. Click on “Community” in the red bar at thetop of the homepage. Next, select “Advantage Card” from the menu at the right of the screen and follow theinstructions. You may also turn in this form at any Martin’s Customer Service Office.

If you do not have a Martin’s Advantage Card, please visit any Martin’s Super Market locationand tell the clerk at the Customer Service Office you want to earn credit for our school.Getting an “Instant Issue” Advantage Card and Keytags is quick and easy!

Shopper Sign-Up SheetAll participants must re-register this year!

Martin’s CustomerAdvantage Card # Name(located beneath bar code)

44444444

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En un esfuerzo para construir un renovado entusiasmo y la conciencia de la participación de su escuela en losSuper Mercados de Martin " Ventajas de Educación para" programa , se convoca a todos los clientes a volver aregistrarse en la escuela de su elección en el otoño. Queremos estar seguros de que su escuela está recibiendo suparte de los $ 175.000 equipos educativos que Martín dona de cada uno y todos los años !

Vuelve a escuela por ______/________/________

Nombre de escuela ________________________________________________

Numero de identificación ____________

¡Hacer compras, ahorrar dinero y ayudar su escuela !

Por favor, introduzca su nombre y su número de Tarjeta de Ventajas para Martin continuación. Entregar esta hojapara su cajero, junto con su Tarjeta de Ventajas para Martin , y automáticamente se inscribió en el colegio. Tambiénpuede inscribirse en nuestras escuelas de la escuela o cambiar en www.martins-supermarkets.com . Haga clic en "Comunidad " en la barra roja en la parte superior de la página principal . A continuación, seleccione " AdvantageCard " del menú en la parte derecha de la pantalla y siga las instrucciones . También se pueden dirigir en estaforma en la oficina de Servicio al Cliente de cualquier Martín .

Si usted no tiene una Tarjeta de Ventajas para Martin , por favor visite la ubicación decualquier supermercado de Martin y decirle al empleado de la oficina de servicio alcliente que desea obtener crédito para nuestra escuela . Conseguir una tarjetaAdvantage " de emisión instantánea " y Keytags es rápido y fácil !

Se Inscribe AquíTodos los participantes deben registrarse de nuevo este año !

Martin’s CustomerAdvantage Card # Name(located beneath bar code)

44444444

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When? As soon as your school has accumulated enough Award Points.

What? Consult your school principal/curriculum advisor for order ideas.

How? Place your order online at www.aftsMartins.com. Sign in using yourUsername and Password and click on Place Order.

ORComplete the Order Redemption Form by typing or printing clearly. Make a copy for yourrecords.

Where? Mail the original order form to:Martin’s Advantages for Education Program PO Box 25312, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

ORFAX? 888-745-0696

Once our program headquarters receives your school’s order, the award point value willbe subtracted from your school’s account.

Expect your educational awards to be delivered in six to eight weeks.

If you need assistance placing your order, please call 800-999-7750 and one of ourprogram coordinators will be happy to help you.

Awards Catalog See “Awards Catalog” PDF File on this CD

• Select rewards from the latest items and models, aswell as from a wide array of sporting goods.

• Each item is identified with a photograph, productdescription, and point value at www.aftsMartins.comand on the CD.

• Refer to the point values of the items when placingyour order.

• Consult with your school principal and/or curriculum advisor so he or shecan help determine which awards would be most beneficial to your school.

2016-17 AWARDS CATALOG

2016-17 AWARDS CATALOG

FREE educational awardsmade available by yourlocal Martin’s.

REDEEMING YOUR POINTSREDEEMING YOUR POINTS

Deadline to placeorders is

Apr. 14, 2017.

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Order Redemption FormUse This Form Only For Redemptions

School ID #

SCHOOL NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS (NO PO BOXES)______________________________________________________________________________

CITY _______________________________________________________STATE____________________ZIP ____________________

COORDINATOR’S NAME ______________________________________COORDINATOR’S DAY PHONE _______________________

EMAIL _________________________________________________

Date

QTY. CATALOG # PAGE # DESCRIPTION POINT VALUE PROG. HDQT. USE

Name of Person Placing Order

SUPPLIERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE SIMILAR AWARDS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE.

Advantages for EducationPO Box 25312

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

#

Please complete this order form for mailing and make a copy for your records. Mail to:

Advantages for Education Headquarters, PO BOX 25312, Pittsburgh, PA 15220OR

FAX to: 888-745-0696

ALL Orders Are Due by:Apr. 14, 2017

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ALTHOUGH YOU MAY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PREVIOUS MARTIN’SADVANTAGES FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, YOU MUST AGAIN ACTIVATEYOUR SCHOOL TO EARN POINTS FOR THE 2016-2017 PROGRAM. NEWSCHOOL CODES HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED.

NOTE: Customers must re-register their Martin’s Advantage Card Numbersthis year!

Go to www.aftsMartins.com to register or activate your school with your fivedigit School ID Number found on the inside cover of this guide. Once yousign in using your five digit number, follow the onscreen prompts to activateand verify your school information.

Publicize your NEW School ID Number. Communicating this number is thekey to your success. Each person who signs up to help your school willhave to use this number to insure that your school receives its points.

o Write it on the enclosed School Hall Postero Include it on the Support Sign-Up Sheet o Print it on the enclosed Parents Flyer Home Sheet announcing the

program's benefitso Announce it at sporting events, school activities and in monthly

newsletters/emails

Tell supporters how to sign up to help your school.

COORDINATOR CHECKLISTCOORDINATOR CHECKLISTSupporter Sign-Up Begins: Aug. 15, 2016

Point Accrual Begins: Sep. 1, 2016Point Accrual Ends: Mar. 31, 2017

Deadline To Place Orders: Apr. 14, 2017

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800-999-7750Toll-free line for coordinators to call with questions.

www.aftsMartins.comWebsite for coordinators to register/activate school and place orders.